Gail Honigberg Movies
- 1984
Jolene (Celia Weston) is thrilled when TV game show host Harry Parker (John McCook) proposes marriage. But she begins to wonder if such a union is possible after she manages to super-glue herself to boss Mel (Vic Tayback). Jean Smart of Designing Women and 24 fame makes an early TV appearance in this episode. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1983
In the conclusion of a two-part story, Vera (Beth Howland) has decided to marry Elliot (Charles Levin), the cop who gave her a jaywalking ticket. That is, she decides to marry him, then doesn't. Then she does...then she doesn't...then she does...and then the episode runs out of both time and options. "Vera's Wedding" was originally telecast by CBS in tandem with its predecessor, "Vera Gets Engaged"--the same night that rival network ABC made history with its landmark nuclear-holocaust drama The Day After. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1983
Mel (Vic Tayback) has put up with a lot from his overbearing mother Carrie (Martha Raye). But when Carrie demands that Mel get married and give her grandchildren, she has pushed the envelope too far. Going ballistic, Mel squirrels himself away in his apartment and binges on beer and pizza--refusing ever to set foot in the diner again. With this episode, Alice returned to its familiar Sunday-night timeslot, after hopscotching all over the 1982-1983 primetime schedule. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1983
The cat burglar prowling her neighborhood has Jolene (Vera Howland) on edge. Her nervousness is amplified when Jolene stumbles onto a secret held by her affable new neighbor Roger (Doug Sheehan). Although this episode was first telecast on September 18, 1983, just before the inauguration of the 1983-1984 TV season, it is technically the final episode of Alice's seventh season. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1983
Vera (Beth Howland) is overwhelmed with plaintive poems, pretty balloons and assorted expensive presents. The explanation: Vera has a secret lover. The question: Is it anyone she knows (or for that matter, anyone WE know)? Originally filmed for Alice's seventh season and slated to air on June 5, 1983, this episode was held back until Season Eight due to a Hollywood writer's strike. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1982
Gail Strickland guest stars as Julia, an old friend of Alice Hyatt (Linda Lavin). Having enjoyed a degree of success as a Broadway actress, Julia is convinced that Alice's son Tommy (Philip McKeon) has a future in show biz. Alice is amused by this prospect--at least until Tommy tries to push the "future" up a few years by dropping out of school! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1982
Vera (Beth Howland) attends her high school reunion, where she meets her former flame Steve (Kip Niven). Those with good memories will recall that this is the same Steve who, a few episodes back, talked Vera into cashing a personal check--which promptly bounced. Apparently Vera's memory isn't quite that good: she returns from the reunion with a ring on her finger and a promise of marriage from the reboubtable Steve. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1982
Jerry Stiller (Seinfeld, King of Queens) guest stars as Gordy, an old pal--and longtime romantic rival--of diner owner Mel (Vic Tayback). When middle-aged Gordy shows up with a sexy young woman on his arm, Mel is determined to outdo his friend. To this end, Mel "persuades" waitress Jolene (Celia Weston) to pose as his fiance--a pretense which Jolene may have to uphold all the way to the altar! This episode was filmed for Alice's sixth season, but held back due to a Hollywood writer's strike. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1982
Tommy (Philip McKeon) is spending so much time playing basketball that he doesn't have time to study. When Tommy's grades begin to slide precipitously, Alice (Linda Lavin) refuses to let him play until he gets back on track. But Tommy has an important basketball tournament coming up--and he's determined to make his appearance on court no matter what the consequences! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1982
Doris Roberts (Everybody Loves Raymond) returns as Alice's meddlesome mother. As Alice prepares to make Thanksgiving dinner, she soon realizes that he hasn't got much to be thankful for--at least not with Mom around in about. Robert Hogan makes one of his sporadic appearances as Alice's boyfriend Greg, who for some curious reason has a different last name in virtually every episode. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1981
Julie Adams, every bit as gorgeous as she'd been as the ingenue in Creature From the Black Lagoon, guest stars as Sylvia Walker, best friend of freelance photographer Muriel Rush (Nancy Dussault). Sylvia pays a visit to the Rush household just as Muriel's husband, Henry (Ted Knight), is undergoing a midlife crisis, sparked by the recent deaths of several of Henry's contemporaries. Taking advantage of Henry's vulnerability, the predatory Sylvia starts making the moves on our befuddled hero, but will he succumb to her charms? ~ Rovi
- 1981
Hoping for a romantic rendezvous with her new boyfriend Mitch (Philip R. Allen), Alice (Linda Lavin) is instead saddled with the responsibility of escorting Mitch's four kids as they go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The situation turns out to be more trick than treat when one of the youngsters disappears. Featured amongst the supporting cast is child actor Billy Jacoby, who under the name of Billy Jayne later appeared as Mikey Randall on Parker Lewis Can't Lose. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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